we don't have the florida problems. it's an honor to do your duty. >> reporter: nationally it's a tight race for the white house but one voter stressed he was also just as concerned for what this election will mean closer to home. >> i just think it's important to vote. i don't know if necessarily my voice is being heard but i get to have a say in what measures are on the ballot. >> reporter: voter registration offices are still making a push to get word out. for these voters the word is already heard loud and clear. elizabeth, half of california's voters are expected to vote by mail and that's actually an 8% increase in what we saw in the 2008 presidential election but when i spoke to people here at the alameda county courthouse they want to let the public know if you still have a mail- in ballot, it is too late. you have to bring it to the courthouse or polling location tomorrow. cate caugiran, cbs 5. >> down to the wire. okay, thank you, cate. >>> well, of course, keep it right here on cbs 5 for up-to- the-minute cov